7 Behaviors to Stop Tolerating from Others

Your dignity may be attacked, ravaged and disgracefully mocked, but it can never be taken away unless you willingly surrender it. It’s all about finding the strength to defend your boundaries.

The manipulators of the world will test you from time to time to see if you bend. Don’t let them intimidate you. When you catch them pushing on you, push back. All it takes is once, and if they get away with pushing you around that once – if they know they can treat you like that – then it sets the pattern for the future.

You are stronger than them! Stick up for yourself and stop tolerating…

1. Bullying.

Bullying is not OK. Period. There is no freedom on Earth that gives someone the right to assault who you are as a person. Sadly, some people just won’t be happy until they’ve pushed your ego to the ground and stomped on it. What you have to do is have the nerve to stand your ground. Don’t give them any leeway. Nobody has the power to make you feel small unless you give them that power.

It takes a great deal of courage to stand up to your enemies, but just as much to stand up to your family and friends. Sometimes bullying comes from the most unlikely places. Be cognizant of how the people closest to you treat you, and look out for the subtle jabs they throw. When necessary, confront them – whatever it takes to give yourself the opportunity to grow into who you really are. (Angel and I cover this in detail in the Adversity and Relationships chapters of 1,000 Little Things Happy, Successful People Do Differently.)

2. Physical abuse of any kind.

If you have survived the wrath of a physical abuser, and you tried to reconcile things… If you forgave, and you struggled, and even if the expression of your grief had you succumb to outbursts of anger… If you spent years hanging on to the notions of trust and faith, even after you knew in your heart that those beautiful intangibles, upon which love is built and sustained, would never be returned… And especially, if you stood up as the barrier between an abuser and someone else, and took the brunt of the abuse in their place…

3. Supporting hatred.

As Gandhi once said, “An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.”

Regardless of how despicable another has acted, never let hate build in your heart. Fighting hatred with hatred only hurts you more. When you decide to hate someone you automatically begin digging two graves: one for your enemy and one for yourself.

Hateful grudges are for those who insist that they are owed something. Forgiveness, on the other hand, is for those who are strong enough and smart enough to move on. After all, the best revenge is to be unlike the person who hurt you. The best revenge is living well, in a way that creates peace in your heart. (Read Buddha’s Brain.)

4. Negativity.

There are plenty of people in this world who will be generous when sharing their negativity and ignorance. And while they may seem quite eager to feed you their rubbish, please remember it’s not the diet you need. You need positivity. So be cautious with whom you let feed your mind and soul. Do not let the negative opinions of others destroy your inner spirit.

Throughout your life you will meet two kinds of people: those who are a drain on your energy and dreams, and those who give you the energy to pursue your dreams. Avoid the first kind and cherish the second.

5. Lies.

If someone fools you once, shame on them. If someone fools you twice, shame on you.

If you catch someone lying to you, speak up. Some people will lie to you repeatedly in a vicious effort to get you to repeat their lies over and over until they effectively become true. Don’t partake in their nonsense. Don’t let their lies be your reality.

Remember, an honest adversary is always better than a friend who lies. Pay less attention to what people say, and more attention to what they do. Their actions will show you the truth. (Read In Sheep’s Clothing.)

6. Disparaging remarks about your potential.

Never let someone’s opinion of you wash away your truth. Never sacrifice who you are or what you aspire to be because someone else sees things differently.

Sometimes even your closest confidants will carelessly crush your potential with smiles on their faces. They will discredit your ideas, exhibiting zero emotional support, and inadvertently persuade you to forget part of the person you are, along with the person you are capable of becoming.

Don’t let weak minds convince you that you aren’t strong enough. You are.

7. Attempts to decide for you.

When you feel out of control or a little lost it can be tempting to look for someone willing to take charge of your life for you, just to alleviate the pressure. But before you do consider this: if you put a collar around your own neck and hand the leash to someone else, you’ll have no say about where they lead you in life.

When it comes to exercising your inner genius, you must listen to your inner voice. Try what you want to try, go where you want to go and explore the depths of your own intuition. Don’t accept false choices just because someone else doesn’t feel what you feel. Don’t let others leash your dreams and your future. If something feels right, it probably is. Give yourself the fair chance you deserve.

Final Thoughts

This is your life. You may not be able to control all the things people do to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. You can decide not to let their actions and opinions invade your heart and mind. And above all, you can decide whom to walk beside into tomorrow, and whom to leave behind today.

Your turn…

What would you add to the list? What’s one behavior you will not tolerate from others? Please leave a comment below and let us know.

I would NEVER let some devalue what I VALUE in life. What I consider important may not be what others consider important and that’s fine. Just don’t let others ignorance about what is crucial to you cripple your thinking about what you hold important in your life. This means, people, animals, beliefs, or a lifestyle.

I have recently cleaned house and got rid of a few toxic friends.I am so glad that I don,t have to subject myself to their negativity anymore.But what do you do when you have to work along side a toxic negative person? All day long this person whines and complains to me about other co workers and her kids and her ex.nothing is ever good enough.I have told her many times to get over it,lets move on,try to see the glass half full,etc etc.by the end of the day she has sucked all the life out of me.This is a excellent paying job so quitting is not a option.I have talked to my supervisor and they had a chat with her but it did nothing.I am afraid that one day Im going to slap her.any suggestions?

I will not tolerate people that are negative and I work with quite a few of them. I am such a positive person and it is really toxic for me to be around those people, so I search and find the best people to be around. I am currently working in aged care and you need to have a positive attitude around the oldies, but some don’t and it really frustrates me, but I just do what I have to do.

I would add to your list one thing – don’t be party to anyone who attempts to dump responsibility for his or her own actions and their consequences onto you.

I am struggling in my life right now. After a highly traumatizing childhood of my own, I lived for decades accepting and moving beyond the chaos of endless crises, and extreme emotional and mild, but threatening physical abuse from my adult child, trying to help her gain a more viable foothold in her life. She recently turned 50 and I’ve finally accepted that my attempts to help are futile and I have to let her find her own way, wherever that takes her. I’m left with an emotional wreckage of my own to deal with now, compounded by health and age issues.

Thank you for the nourishing loving work you do. It gives me light and hope.

ps To Karen — People in pain can’t benefit from hearing you say suck it up, get over it. If you’re saturated, let her know kindly that you feel overwhelmed by her pain and wish you could help, but she needs more than you can offer and you need to focus on your own well being. Be kind. She is in pain. Maybe, if you want to extend yourself more, if you find a good program (maybe Adult Children of Alcholics in Alanon fits her profile) or some healing words to share from these articles or in Carolyn Myss’s work, or any number of other resources – you could share a few words of soothing inspiration or direct her to help. I think part of taking care of yourself involves monitoring to make sure you haven’t buried your compassion and human kindness in the process. I wish you good luck and hope the situation gets better.

This is such a wonderful website, and an astounding article that seems so simple yet speaks volumes to those who are willing to listen! We are greater than anyone is able to predetermine! We are free to fly, live passionately and achieve greater goals than ever thought possible. I stand firm in who I am and I honor, love, respect my mind, body, soul and heart. I will not allow another to control my state of well being! I am empowered because I know who I am and I am amazing! I love myself unconditionally and I know that I am human. Live fully my friends!

I enjoyed reading all of the comments. It is wonderful seeing so many people offering advice and encouragement–proof that we really are here to help one another in this lifetime. We are here to learn from one another.

As for the one who has moved into a negative family experience, you can try being the uplifting one and challenge their beliefs in a friendly way. It may take some practice. Otherwise it’s probably a good idea to make your own family outside of where you live. They’re are plenty of people who feel or understand what you are going through and also need a more positive influence in their lives.

I work in an environment that is designed to kill your very soul. The invitation to leave if you don’t like the way things are (item #1). Every mistake no matter how small is kept track of and added to the HR record (item #4), Being told they don’t see the quality in me that this position demands (Item #6). If I wasn’t only 2 years from retiring, I would move on to something else, but at this point in time, I feel that if I can just hang on for those 2 years, all will be okay. It’s a shame I will remember my final working years in such a negative way. On the positive side, I enjoyed my first 32 yrs working. It’s only been the last 8 that were like this. So many have not had as many good years as I have had.

Love this post! so right on… love the care you took, Marc and Angel, to let those who have suffered physical abuse or been in between the abuser and others, know they are ‘heroes’, and that now is their time to be heroes of their own life. Affirming and beautifully stated. Love all the comments, so much additional wisdom and resources. I took 2 boundaries classes in 2011, if those are in your area, and you can use help to set boundaries, I highly recommend them – with a counselor who can talk through attendees situations with wisdom and grace. Bridgette, your response is wonderful. We could all adopt your embracing of self! (still knowing we are human as you said). Your post reminds me of Nelson Mandela’s quote:

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

I have about a hundred people added on Facebook, much less than everyone else I know – it seems like a silly popularity contest. It’s great that most added are people I actually do know and do care about. Behavior I don’t tolerate are those who divide others for their own gain. Be like Venus, the peacekeeper.

My life has been in a dash a miserable hardship with whom my inner core of heart and mind interfere to the infinity actions that are beyond my scope of living; it takes me a long time to control all these issues and cope with them. But I’m slowly getting the hang of it.

I love this site and all the people in our “community” here. You can feel all the love and support that we all share together. Imagine what could happen if this could keep growing!

In dealing with toxic family members, I had to find a way of lovingly detaching from all their pain and negativity. My answer came when I realized that my dad was an alcoholic and that he was sick. I found a way to compassion when I realized he was sick, that he was a broken human being that still needed love and understanding. That didn’t mean that I had to accept unacceptable behavior, I had to make boundaries and mean what I said. I had to learn to not react to his negative words and actions, then he had nothing to point to and justify his bad behavior. I had to take responsibility for my own feelings and not blame them on him. I had to learn to not take anything personally, it wasn’t about me, it was about him. I can’t assume anything about him or his motives, only my own. I came to realize that he was doing the best he could and try to remember good times instead of only the bad. I had to look for the good qualities he had. I had to visualize the change I wanted for him and me. I had to either learn to live with it or let it eat me up. It was all up to Me. I chose to start the spiritual journey of finding myself. And my life began… the answers are out there, you just have to look for them. This site is an excellent place to look for and find answers, give voice to our thoughts and share our Strength and Hope.

Thank you Marc an Angel for this special place. Peace to all of you out there.

I love what I read on here. Sometimes I find myself looking for something to help me get through the day or the rough moments that life hands us. My relationship has recently ended and I look for answers on here all the time. I cant see how it got to this point and I feel like I’m to blame although I am trying to be honest and positive and not be bullied.

My marriage ended, courts illegally took my 1 year old son from my custody. Moved back home to very little support, left 8 months later to try start a new in my homeland…got diagnosed with cancer. Went for treatment alone. Flew back to my parents home exspecting support, negative comments awaited me. Mocked for wanting to marry again. I took up my current job where I face verbal abuse, am trying my hardest to stand tall & fight back saying I wont be silenced or laughed at. Emotionally im a mess, miss my child, dont eat properly & my hair is falling out. My strength is my faith & a dear friend who bends backwards just to make me smile & invites me to a few family lunches on my day off.

Wow!! No other article was nearer to home than this one!! I could actually say that I have been experiencing every one of the points mentioned above. Easier said than done – to put aside those people whom you love most and yet hurt you the most. But you can definitely decide to be strong enough to love them in spite of the fact that they try to impose their opinions on you and cannot accept the kind and forgiving person you are or whom you choose to be with. It is time for me to get on with my life – after all we only have one life!!!

Well hello Marc, my pet hate would have to be people who are contrary. By this I mean those who ask to be shown how to do something then start to argue with your answer! Why ask if you already knew the answer… getting irritated just thinking about all those that have met this criteria…

I believe in self-preservation. I have a strong inner-core of faith, personal strength, positivity and confidence. I succeed in careers and friendships.

However; when you love someone who is toxic for you; it drains the colors out of your life. Moment by moment. Day by day. Year by year.

There’s an old poem; ‘my life is slowly losing it’s sparkle and it’s shine; a life of broken promises and empty bottles of wine . . self-pity overwhelms me; I’ve begun to lose my mind . .” – – Hell of a mantra.

If he were ill with a physical disease; I would not ever consider to leave him. So why then make the choice to leave when it’s a spiritual or emotional disease? Don’t you have faith enough for both of you? Strength enough for both of you? But then; when is enough, enough?

It’s just so tiring and so many lost moments of true happiness and shared joys. That’s what breaks my heart more than anything.

Why can I succeed so well at inspiring teams and leading them to success and fail so miserably in inspiring someone I love; someone I committed to, to love himself and maybe someday be able to show me love?

I am still learning to stop tolerating things from others. I have on my wall the Desiderata by Max Ehrmann to remind me, this statement: Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. Helps me the most. I believed for a long time I had to put up with these people, I don’t anymore.

@Vincent Nguyen: Honestly, I agree with all of the responses given already. The bottom line is that toxic relationships with family ties must be dealt with more delicately, but must still be dealt with. Perhaps distancing yourself from them is necessary. Perhaps an honest confrontation is more fitting. It all depends on your specific relationship. There is a solution though. You don’t have to be drained by the toxicity of others.

@P Delfosse: Spot on!

@S.T.: Stick to your intuition. If it your decision feels right to you, it probably is.

@Donnetta: I agree. It’s all about given your loved ones a chance, but at the same time not letting them walk all over you.

@Ali: That’s a tough pill to swallow. You have our best wishes. I hope it works out for you.

@Jenny: Yep. Sometimes all you can do is walk away.

@T: While I agree with you perspective, I feel that there is less emotion burden if you forgive and move on, instead of just moving on. You aren’t necessarily giving the other person another chance, but you are letting go of your emotional grudge.

@Carrie Ballard: I completely agree that you shouldn’t walk away from someone who challenges you. We have to draw a distinction between a person who challenges you and one who drains you emotionally on a daily basis. The latter is not acceptable.

@Ellen: I love your position on this. I couldn’t agree more. Spend time with people who make you life a little brighter simply by being in it.

@Linzy: I think with the right amount of distance during this hectic time, and lots of kindness going forward, you can reconcile the issues with your son. Don’t force it. Be cordial and loving, give him space, and watch as time heals.

@Gillian: Great reminder about setting boundaries. Thank you.

@Susan: That’s quite a feat. =)

@Marilyn: Sometimes people literally don’t realize the issues others are going through unless they are discussed openly. I’m sure there’s someone around who wants to listen, it’s just a matter of finding them.

@Argo: In my opinion, you draw the line when the negativity begins to hurt your growth as an individual. In your situation, it sounds like it has. I suggest reading You Can Heal Your Life and Emotional Vampires.

@Amber: Maybe just a little distance – commit yourself to spending one evening a week with them and no more.

@Mrs. Bell: I know that’s hard to deal with. But it certainly sounds like it time to move on.

@Bridget Lee and Jan: Great advice.

@Mimi: I couldn’t agree more. Communication is essential. A person cannot change if they don’t know something is wrong.

@maga: Such a wise idea. I’ve never used that tactic, but it’s certainly something to think about. Relatable to many situations…

@Amandah: Spot on as always! =)

@Greg: I personally use the method you describe on a regular basis. Instead of focusing on the problem (person, situation, etc.), focus on a passion or joy in parallel. Free your mind from negativity by refocusing it on a positive alternative.

@David Rapp: Wisdom… change is continuous. The ultimate and more harmful addiction in the world is the draw of comfort.

@ Robinsunne: Step by step will get us there. =) Thanks for the positive reminder.

@DW: Great recommendations. Thanks.

@Judith: When it comes to supporting someone who has lost faith in themselves, I agree, passion is the best medicine.

@Darcy: I agree. Create some healthy space, but don’t necessarily sever all ties.

@Leah: Stay strong. It will get better. Thank you for sharing your story.

@Stan: I admire your positive outlook. In some situations, like yours, making the best of it for a short time makes the most sense.

@Lisa: Lovely insights and quote. Thanks.

@Carol: It sounds like you’re on the right track. Thank you for the kind remarks.

@At the end of my patience: Hang in there. When we concentrate on being our best and feeling our best, in the healthiest way possible, we eventually attract others and create opportunities to reconcile negative situations from the past. It sounds like you’re in a hole right now, but the light is still shining above you. Climb steadily, for yourself and you own well being. My heart goes out to you.

@Tina M: I hear you. A decision like this is rarely easy. Be open, be honest about your love, communicate clearly and be patient. Only you will know when enough is enough. Ultimately, you must not let your relationship permanently dim your inner spirit. You will know if and when this is beginning to happen, and if it is, this is the point where change is necessary.

@All: As always, my heart goes out to you all. Thank you, thank you for being a part of this community, for sharing your thoughts with us, and giving us hope. We are truly honored to be a part of your lives.

Great read, once again!
Almost all of these points (except 2) apply to a friend of mine. She’s really hard to talk to and has a razor tongue. If your opinion is against her, you better watch out. She has at some point humiliated me in front of her as well others whom she sees as a threat. And, she can’t stand to see anyone better at looks, grades, talent,etc than her. She’s turned into a real headache and now I’m trying to slowly pull back from the loop. She seldom calls me(unless she needs my help) so that’s good. I’m reducing the time we spent hanging out together too.

Hi marc and angel. I wonder how u know what i need exactly today… Wonderful. I’m being surrounded by a lot of negative poles and recently trying to get rid of those.. Number 1 is esp gonna work for me..

Complaining over something that we keep doing it. We have a choice to close our mouths and make changes with things we complain about. So what’s the point of complaining when we don’t even try to make situation any better. This is something we should all work on, always.

I know it takes courage to do all that you mentioned above, but it is very liberated. Thank you for the sharing thoughts Marc and Angel 🙂

This is a great post and a great list. I don’t really have anything to add to the list, but I do want to say I think negativity is hard to get away from. I let my self become a complainer for a while. Then I realized I do not want to live my life that way.

I want to appreciate and enjoy my life, not spending half my life complaining about what I do and don’t have. This is something easier said than done, but I am doing it, and my life is much happier now.

Keep up the great post, I really liked the post on 5 things you should be an expert at also.

I grew up with such a dysfunctional family, that I didn’t realize what they were doing until I started to change in my early 30’s. Once I started “catching on”, especially with one family member that bullied, lied, stole and manipulated me all my life. I started confronting that person in particular and they became worse. Finally, I couldn’t stand the public insults etc. and I walked away. My life has never been as quiet, peaceful and many more benefits than had I tolerated their behavior a moment longer. I missed something at first, but soon realized that I needed to find another past time other than be abused. Sometimes, you just have to walk away, no matter who the person is.

A few weeks ago, an occurrence at work struck a chord with me, and through further reflection I desired to be able to share it with others, so if you happen to stumble across this and have the time to read it, I hope it sticks with you as well.

I just started working at a large company, I am working under the management faculty, learning about the best ways to deal with the issues that are guaranteed to occur within a company. One day, a mix up occurred in assembly in which the wrong parts were being assembled together, about eight boxes worth, and were set to ship out the following week. Luckily the mistake was caught by Quality Assurance before the customer could receive their order, potentially jeopardizing the company’s relationship with their biggest client. The General Manager of the company, who I worked directly under, was exasperated, for some of the employees (the assemblers on the shop floor) had realized the mix up but did not want to be pegged with a large scrap count, and had pushed the order through, in which the mix up was guaranteed to be eventually realized. The manager had realized this, and the magnitude of what the repercussions might have been. Later, when out of earshot of the assemblers, he turned to me and said “Never punish mistakes, punish behavior instead.”

Now at the time I took his advice as something wise to take into account in the workplace when and if I ended up in a similar position, however, when I got home, I got to thinking just how much this advice fit into our personal relationships as well. How many times, had I let others get away with disrespectful or thoughtless actions, yet I would get upset about petty things, like being late or miscommunication?

I guess what this all comes down to, and what I plan on examining thoroughly from now on, is whether a “mistake” is actually a mistake, or if it is an excuse for bad behavior. Chalking up something as a mistake is the easy way to get out of something, it means one was not trying to be malicious but instead simply careless. But we need to all take a step back and acknowledge, even if it may be hard to do this, that the offender may just have an idea how this is taking a toll on yourself, or anyone for that matter. What we are essentially getting down to here is a person’s character, and whether or not they essentially give a shit if their actions hurt or disrespect you. Don’t get me wrong, everyone makes mistakes, there is not one person out there who isn’t flawed in some way or another, and this is one of the biggest things all humans have in common with one another.

One more thing I would like to address is the word “punish.” In this case it does not mean seeking revenge or some sort of maltreatment, it simply means not allowing someone to continue an influential role in your life (yes, I acknowledge that in the work world punish can mean other things such as giving a penalty or firing someone but in relationships we must treat this word differently). We are singly hurting ourselves when we let others continue on with their bad behavior, especially when it directly affects us. Ultimately, how we let others treat us is a direct reflection on how we view ourselves. I think it would be beneficial to all of us if we took a step back and observed if someone is genuinely sorry, or if they simply want to get away with it, and I think listening to your intuition will genuinely push you towards the right answer. Remember, this all comes down to how much you respect and love yourself.

I would add defensive people. People who are defensive will put you on the defensive and it’s hard to fight against. When you are to busy overly defending your self you cannot be open to the world around you and what it has to offer.

Here’s some lines from the movie The Pursuit Of Happiness..
“You got a dream… You gotta protect it. People can’t do somethin’ themselves, they wanna tell you you can’t do it. If you want somethin’, go get it. Period.”

A lot of great comments. To them I would add The Sometimes Friend. I’m sure we have all experienced friendships with people we genuinely care about and feel close to, but who from time to time drop us out of their lives with no explanation and then return as though there had been no problem. Whether that is an abuse of the friendship (ostracizing) or merely passive aggressive I am not sure. I have found for me it is helpful to release the emotional chord, while maintaining an objective or distant relationship.

A true friend is someone who is not afraid to deal honestly with you. If one is being negative and not aware of it, a friend would have the courage to say ” I hear you. I have noticed that you are…whatever…and I have to say that your negativity affects me…so and so.” This can actually help people who may be stuck in an emotional rut, to motivate them to taking action against their problems.

Saying Yes, when you really mean or want to say NO! Feeling obligated to say Yes to your spouse, partner, friend, can cause a strain on your relationship. Short term it seems alright, but long term the “feeling” of losing oneself can become overwhelming.

Quite good. I think the “hatred” thing needs more clarification. There are lots of things we should hate. Injustice, poverty, abuse … these are just a few. People want to cut negative persons out of their lives – not because they love the negativity, but because they hate it.

Hatred of nations, people groups, specific individuals – that is certainly a wound that can only be healed with forgiveness. But hatred in and of itself can be a helpful motivation to do good. As a matter of fact I think there is a verse in the Bible that says, “Your love should be sincere. Hate what is evil, but cling to what is good.” I agree.

I agree with Terri. I have witnessed so many atrocities by my siblings through my mother dying and now my father’s dementia. Denial, Denial, Denial. The could have been seeing he got proper care with a specialist, but no, they knew better. He’s only a little confused.
Now two months later, he is incontinent, doesn’t now who or my husband is from time to time and is so angry because no one ever talked about this before.

Even my own Sister told the nurse when my mother was dying of brain cancer to not give her too many pain meds because it affects her consciousness!!!! She was dying….I wish she could have done it with dignity instead of selfishness. It makes me sick. 🙁

These articles have helped me greatly. My situation has a few more twists to it. My toxic family and friends know some of the people I work with. A relative I helped spread lies and gossip to my co-workers and my toxic friends whom I separated from spread lies and gossip to my co-workers and the community at large. It is really stressful at work. When I try to get my hair done or some work on my house everyone seems upset at me. Everyone is mad at me because they believe the lies and rumors that are out there. It is such a relief that other people are facing the same issues I am dealing with. All of the suggestions on here are really helpful and I will be using the suggestions mentioned. I have one question. How do I move on with everyone believing the gossip. I am about to stay home and not go outside because things are so crazy. I was on line yesterday and an article had Dr. Phil stating that just because we share DNA with someone does not mean that we have to share our lives with them also. This was very reassuring.

I would like to add the following:
Stop tolerating: 1)Invalidation (Being blown off. When a person refuses to believe or respect anything you say or do; dismissing hard work you’ve done at a job, in school, or in life – regardless of how accomplished you are. Completely dismissing your injuries and feelings after you’ve suffered a serious illness, assault, natural disaster, or returned from serving the country). 2)Unreasonable Expectations (Inviting you for a casual dinner but refusing to give you a specific time – then greet you fuming and furious because you were “late” and parked in the driveway “wrong”. These impossible-to-please folks intentionally set you up for failure, then spend the rest of the time wanting to make you feel bad about it. They either eat before you arrive, or withhold serving anything for hours, to punish you. They leave you wondering why the heck did they invite you over to begin with)? 3)Favortism (Deliberately making one sibling/friend/employee the scapegoat to all dysfunction in the family or organization, while placing the idolized one, who can do no wrong, up on a pedestal). 4)UnGodly Intentions (Honorable people will acknowledge, nurture and encourage your positive growth and dreams/plans for the future – whether it be a healthy diet, or pursuit of a hobby or new relationship – but cynical, nasty people, the living dead, will only contaminate things). They pee on your cornflakes.

I keep coming back to this specific one. I was physically beaten by my girlfriend several times out of anger or frustration. she never apologized or regretted it.. this has helped me move on and enabled me to help someone who has suffered physical abuse from her ex. we can be HERO’s